Events & Activities

Ski and Snowboard Snowcross (9-13 years)

The Whistler Blackcomb Ski and Snowboard Cross events are recreational competitions open to participants 9-13 years (born in 2001-2005). Amateur skiers and boarders will compete in different age and discipline divisions on the Nintendo Terrain Park Snowcross course. Age is calculated as of December 31, 2014.

Please note: the Snowcross events are 2 day events - competitors must participate on both days. Competitors not in a coached group will need an accompanying adult for the day. Competitors should be at least a level 5 or 6 in their ability before entering this competition.

Early registration is strongly recommended as places are limited in each category.

Prior to event day, registration is available ON LINE (see red buttons above), through all Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations and Ski School Sales locations (Blackcomb Daylodge, Whistler Village Gondola, Whistler Creekside) or by calling the Reservation Centre at 1.800.766.0449.

If your class is full, please contact Colleen at 604-905-2039 and come to the Rendezvous prior to 9am on Saturday morning - we will do our best to find a space in an appropriate class for you.

Day-of registration (if space is available) and bib pick up is at the Rendezvous from 8:30-9:30 am on Saturday only.

Bib pickup on Sunday is at the start of the course.

Please Note: Helmets mandatory - mouthguards recommended.

Clothing Restrictions: Particpants must wear a two part suit with a little bagginess. "Bagginess" is defined as having 4cm loose fabric at the thighs and 3cm at the bicep. Downhill or racing suits are not allowed.

Entry Fee

$45.00 (GST included) for pre-registered competitors.

$50 (GST included) if you wait for the event day to sign up and there is still room.

Low price packages with 2 day Lift Access Passes are available with advance registration only. Check with Guest Relations for pricing for appropriate aged individual when registering.

Age Categories (calculated as of December 31, 2014) Minimum Age is 9.

U14 (9-13 yrs) Competitions

Ski Girls 9 (U10)

Ski Boys 9 (U10)

Snowboard Girls Under 12

Snowboard Boys Under 12

Ski Girls 10-11 (U12)

Ski Boys 10-11 (U12)

Snowboard Girls 12-13

Snowboard Boys 12-13

Ski Girls 12-13 (U14)

Ski Boys 12-13 (U14)

14 and Over Competitions (none scheduled for 2015)

Ski Girls 14-15 (U16)

Ski Boys 14-15 (U16)

Snowboard Girls 14-15

Snowboard Boys 14-15

Ski Women 16-18

Ski Men 16-18

Snowboard Women 16-18

Snowboard Men 16-18

Ski Women 19+

Ski Men 19+

Snowboard Women 19+

Snowboard Men 19+

Class sizes and breakdown will be adjusted based on pre-registration numbers and event history; classes may be merged within gender or age depending on numbers.

Classes do fill up so early registration is recommended.

All classes are amateur.

Format

Day 1 - Training and Timed Seeding Run

Day 2 - Training and Cross Competition

Basic Schedule (Final schedule confirmed on Event Day)

Bib pick up before 9:30am at Rendezvous on Saturday and at the start of the course on Sunday.

Course Inspection at 9:45am.

Competitor meeting at 10:15am.

Training tarts at 10:30am.

Awards

Awards party at 18 Below at Blackcomb's Base 2, with video playback, draw prizes and awards starting Sunday at 4:00 pm. All competitors eligible for great prizes. Participants must be at the awards in order to win prizes.

Accommodation

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*Starting from rate is per night based on 2 adults sharing a Deluxe Studio, from Jan 15 - 19, 2015. Offer is subject to availability at time of booking and may change without notice. Taxes and fees are extra. Minimum night stays, weekends rates and/or other restrictions may apply.

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